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§ Player profiles

The roster.

Throwers we have followed long enough to have an opinion about. Profiled chronologically by first archive appearance.

  • John Ando

    John Ando

    Three-time World Champion and five-time U.S. National Champion, credited with originating “Ancho Caves” — body-integrated…

  • Yuki Nishisako

    Yuki Nishisako

    Japanese 1A specialist known for effortless flow, horizontal play control, and back-to-back World Yo-Yo Contest…

  • Rei Iwakura

    Rei Iwakura

    6x 4A World YoYo Champion known for flawless drop-free routines and Soloham, the simultaneous two-yoyo…

  • Shinji Saito

    Shinji Saito

    Thirteen-time World Champion and the most decorated competitor in yo-yo history, defined by mechanical precision…

  • Takeshi Matsuura

    Takeshi Matsuura

    Seven-time 5A World Champion from Saitama, Japan, known for blending speed, technical density, and counterweight…

  • Hajime Miura

    Hajime Miura

    8× WYYC champion (3A), dominant two-handed technician known for whip and rejection elements across five…